Overview
The Beitian BR Series GNSS positioning module is a compact multi-constellation receiver family with UART (TTL) output, optional USB output on selected models, and 1PPS timing output. This listing provides multiple Beitian BR/BRD model options (select the required model variant when ordering).
Model Options (Shopify)
- BR-250
- BR-250Q
- BR-280
- BR-280B
- BR-280U
- BR-357
- BR-357B
- BR-357U
- BR-357P
- BR-881P
- BR-881
Key Features
- Chip (shown for BR-280): B1501N
- Receiver type (shown for BR-280): BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2I/B2a; GPS/QZSS L1C/A, L5; GLONASS G1; Galileo E1, E5a; NAVIC/IRNSS L5; SBAS L1, L5
- Protocols (shown): NMEA / UBX (also listed as NMEA-0183, UBX in module comparison tables)
- 1PPS output supported (pin definition provided for BR-280)
- Update rates (shown for BR-280): PVT 20 Hz (Max), RAW 20 Hz (Max), IMU RAW 100 Hz (Max)
- Operating temperature (shown for BR-280): -40C to +85C; Storage: -40C to +105C
For help choosing the correct BR/BRD model (TTL vs USB level, connector pitch, and compass variants), contact support@rcdrone.top or visit https://rcdrone.top/.
Specifications
BR-280 Module Main Performance Indicators
| Chip | B1501N |
| Receiver type | BeiDou B1I, B1C, B2I, B2a; GPS/QZSS L1C/A, L5; GLONASS G1; Galileo E1, E5a; NAVIC/IRNSS L5; SBAS L1, L5 |
| Default position system | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NAVIC/IRNSS |
| Augmentation system | SBAS, QZSS |
| Channel | 200 |
| Sensitivity (Tracking & Navigation) | -163 dBm |
| Sensitivity (Reacquisition) | -159 dBm |
| Sensitivity (Cold Start) | -148 dBm |
| Sensitivity (Hot Start) | -159 dBm |
| GNSS (RMS) accuracy | Horizontal: 1.5 m CEP; Vertical: 2 m CEP |
| DGNSS (RMS) accuracy | Horizontal: 0.4 m + 1 ppm CEP; Vertical: 0.8 m + 1 ppm CEP |
| Time accuracy (1PPS) | 20 ns |
| Speed accuracy | 0.1 m/s CEP |
| Cold Start | < 28 s |
| Hot Start | < 1 s |
| AGPS Time To First Fix | < 1.5 s |
| Baud Rate | 9600 -2000000 bps, default 115200 bps, support sleep mode |
| Level | TTL |
| Protocol | NMEA, UBX |
| UBX Statement | PVT, SAT |
| FLASH | support, configuration can be changed, will not be lost in the event of power outage |
| Data update rate | PVT 20 Hz (Maximum); RAW 20 Hz (Maximum); IMU RAW 100 Hz (Maximum) |
| Work Restrictions | High 50,000 m; Speed 500 m/s; Gravitational Acceleration < 4 g |
| Voltage | DC 3.6 V -5.5 V, typical: 5.0 V |
| Current | 30 mA/5.0 V |
| Size | 28*28*13.5 mm |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Package | 1.25 pitch 6-pin socket |
| Operating temperature | -40C ~ +85C |
| Storage temperature | -40C ~ +105C |
| TX Light | power on, blue light flashing, indicate data output |
| PPS Light | red light not bright when GPS not fixed, flashing when fixed |
BR-280 Pin Definition (6-pin)
| PIN | Name | I/O | Description | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1PPS | O | 1PPS, low level before positioning, 1 s period after positioning, high level 100 ms second pulse output | The pulse can be used for synchronization and timing. Please leave it unconnected if not used. |
| 2 | GND | G | Ground | Ground |
| 3 | TX | O | UART communication interface, TTL level | GPS data output pin |
| 4 | RX | I | UART communication interface, TTL level | GPS data input pin |
| 5 | VCC | I | Main power supply, DC input | DC 3.6 V -5.5 V; 5.0 V recommended |
| 6 | RST | I | System reset | Low level is effective |
BR-280 LED Description
- TX indicator: the blue light flashes when powered on, indicating that there is data output.
- PPS light: is off before positioning; it starts to flash after 3D positioning.
BR-280 Dimensions (from size diagram)
- Front view: 25.3 mm; 18.3 mm; 12.70 mm; 2.54 mm
- Side view: 11.6 b1 0.3 mm; 12.6 mm; 4.00 mm; 0.80 mm; 2.50 mm; 0.50 MAX
- Top view: 28.00 b1 0.2 mm; 25.00 mm; 18.00 mm; 25.00 mm; 18.00 mm
BR Series Module Comparison (Channel 200)
| Parameter | BR-250 | BR-250P | BR-280 | BR-280U | BR-357 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | B1501N | B1501N | B1501N | B1501N | B1501N |
| Working mode | BeiDou B1I,B1C,B2I,B2a; GPS/QZSS L1C/A,L5; GLONASS G1; Galileo E1,E5a; NAVIC/IRNSS L5; SBAS L1,L5 | BeiDou B1I,B1C,B2I,B2a; GPS/QZSS L1C/A,L5; GLONASS G1; Galileo E1,E5a; NAVIC/IRNSS L5; SBAS L1,L5 | BeiDou B1I,B1C,B2I,B2a; GPS/QZSS L1C/A,L5; GLONASS G1; Galileo E1,E5a; NAVIC/IRNSS L5; SBAS L1,L5 | BeiDou B1I,B1C,B2I,B2a; GPS/QZSS L1C/A,L5; GLONASS G1; Galileo E1,E5a; NAVIC/IRNSS L5; SBAS L1,L5 | BeiDou B1I,B1C,B2I,B2a; GPS/QZSS L1C/A,L5; GLONASS G1; Galileo E1,E5a; NAVIC/IRNSS L5; SBAS L1,L5 |
| Channel | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Sensitivity | Cold Start -148 dBm; Hot Start -159 dBm | Cold Start -148 dBm; Hot Start -159 dBm | Cold Start -148 dBm; Hot Start -159 dBm | Cold Start -148 dBm; Hot Start -159 dBm | Cold Start -148 dBm; Hot Start -159 dBm |
| GNSS accuracy | Horizontal 1.5 m CEP; Vertical 2 m CEP | Horizontal 1.5 m CEP; Vertical 2 m CEP | Horizontal 1.5 m CEP; Vertical 2 m CEP | Horizontal 1.5 m CEP; Vertical 2 m CEP | Horizontal 1.5 m CEP; Vertical 2 m CEP |
| DGNSS (RMS) accuracy | Horizontal 0.4 m+1 ppm CEP; Vertical 0.8 m+1 ppm CEP | Horizontal 0.4 m+1 ppm CEP; Vertical 0.8 m+1 ppm CEP | Horizontal 0.4 m+1 ppm CEP; Vertical 0.8 m+1 ppm CEP | Horizontal 0.4 m+1 ppm CEP; Vertical 0.8 m+1 ppm CEP | Horizontal 0.4 m+1 ppm CEP; Vertical 0.8 m+1 ppm CEP |
| Time accuracy (1PPS) | 20 ns | 20 ns | 20 ns | 20 ns | 20 ns |
| Speed accuracy | 0.1 m/s CEP | 0.1 m/s CEP | 0.1 m/s CEP | 0.1 m/s CEP | 0.1 m/s CEP |
| Cold Start | < 28 s | < 28 s | < 28 s | < 28 s | < 28 s |
| Hot Start | < 1 s | < 1 s | < 1 s | < 1 s | < 1 s |
| AGPS Time To First Fix | < 1.5 s | < 1.5 s | < 1.5 s | < 1.5 s | < 1.5 s |
| Baud Rate | 9600 -2000000 bps, default 115200 bps, support sleep mode | 9600 -2000000 bps, default 115200 bps, support sleep mode | 9600 -2000000 bps, default 115200 bps, support sleep mode | 4800 bps -921600 bps, default 9600 bps | 9600 -2000000 bps, default 115200 bps, support sleep mode |
| Level | TTL | TTL | TTL | PL2303SA chip TTL to USB driver, USB level | TTL |
| Protocol | NMEA-0183, UBX | NMEA-0183, UBX | NMEA-0183, UBX | NMEA-0183, UBX | NMEA-0183, UBX |
| FLASH | In the tank | In the tank | In the tank | In the tank | In the tank |
| Data update rate | PVT 20 Hz (Maximum); RAW 20 Hz (Maximum); IMU RAW 100 Hz (Maximum) | PVT 20 Hz (Maximum); RAW 20 Hz (Maximum); IMU RAW 100 Hz (Maximum) | PVT 20 Hz (Maximum); RAW 20 Hz (Maximum); IMU RAW 100 Hz (Maximum) | PVT 20 Hz (Maximum); RAW 20 Hz (Maximum); IMU RAW 100 Hz (Maximum) | PVT 20 Hz (Maximum); RAW 20 Hz (Maximum); IMU RAW 100 Hz (Maximum) |
| Work Restrictions | High 50,000 m; Speed 500 m/s; Gravitational Acceleration < 4 g | High 50,000 m; Speed 500 m/s; Gravitational Acceleration < 4 g | High 50,000 m; Speed 500 m/s; Gravitational Acceleration < 4 g | High 50,000 m; Speed 500 m/s; Gravitational Acceleration < 4 g | High 50,000 m; Speed 500 m/s; Gravitational Acceleration < 4 g |
| Voltage | DC 3.6 V -5.5 V, typical: 5.0 V | DC 3.6 V -5.5 V, typical: 5.0 V | DC 3.6 V -5.5 V, typical: 5.0 V | DC 3.6 V -5.5 V, typical: 5.0 V | DC 3.6 V -5.5 V, typical: 5.0 V |
| Current | 30 mA/5.0 V | 30 mA/5.0 V | 30 mA/5.0 V | 30 mA/5.0 V | 30 mA/5.0 V |
| Size | 25*25*12.2 mm | 25*25*12.2 mm | 28*28*13.5 mm | 28*28*13.5 mm | 35*27*13.5 mm |
| Weight | 21 g | 21 g | 22 g | 22 g | 22 g |
| Linker | 1.00 pitch 4pin socket | 1.00 mm 6pins connector | 1.25 pitch 6-pin socket | 1.25 pitch 6-pin socket | 1.25 pitch 6-pin socket |
| Compass |
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